Author: Zach Richie

Harvesting the Sap to Make Syrup and Sugar

Campers keep traditions alive in the annual harvest.

Fond du Lac band members and others in the community have been camping out to celebrate the collection of maple sap.

Citizens’ Police Academy

Class lets students know the decisions behind the badge.

The Duluth Citizens’ Police Academy gives everyday people the chance to learn the functions of the department.

Duluth.com Launch Party

New website promotes local art, music, lifestyle and more.

If you enjoy getting out in the Northland, a new website promises to have all the information you might need.

Northlanders Share their Cuba Experiences

In wake of President Obama's recent visit to Cuba, Northlanders share their stories of recent visits to Cuba.

Several Northlanders have celebrated President Obama’s recent visit to Cuba. They call these times exciting and a step forward for the island country.

Local Man’s Family in Belgium Uses Brussels Airport Often

The family is ok, but was supposed to take flight to New York next week.

Mark Liebaert has cousins who live only sixty miles away from Brussels and use the airport there a lot. Liebaert said his family is ok. His family are world travelers who use the Brussels airport often and one relative is slated to use it next week.

Duluth International Airport Security

DIA practices scenarios in case an attack could happen here.

Whenever an attack like the one in Brussels occurs, other airports stay on high alert and that’s the case here at home in Duluth.

Knowing Your Neighbors: Hayward Main Street Gourmet Popcorn

The shop is small but one that pops some big flavors.

What started as a little tourism business in Hayward soon kerneled into a popcorn company that’s being enjoyed nationwide.

Bent Paddle Speaks Out Against Ban in Silver Bay

Silver Bay city council banned the sale of Bent Paddle in their municipally owned store.

Enjoying a sip of a Duluth favorite went away a few weeks ago in Silver Bay. The city council there decided to ban the sale of Bent Paddle products at their municipally run liquor store.

Duluth Police Department Swears in New Officers

Officers get their badges in ceremony

Serving the community first and foremost was the message of the Duluth Police Department as they swore in ten new officers.

Last Fish Fry of the Season

St. Benedict's Hosts their last fish fry for the season of Lent.

The season of Lent is wrapping up and many of those Friday night fish fries have come to their last supper.Members of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church and the community have come together the last three weeks for faith, fish, and a whole lot of fellowship.

Eagles Coach Takes Team Under His Wing

Nett Lake Coach inspires his team on and off the court.

The Nett Lake elementary basketball team is only ten years old, but already these eagles have soared to new heights.

I-35 Tunnels Reopen

Tunnels reopen after they closed earlier due to flooding

I-35 tunnels have reopened in Duluth after being closed. The interstate had been closed between Lake Avenue and 26th Avenue East.

UMD Clean Snowmobile Team

Team comes home with an award for their engine design.

Having good clean fun is the mission for some UMD civil engineering students. Members of the Clean Snowmobile Challenge team just got back from Michigan after a week’s worth of competitions in Michigan.

Fighting the Heroin Epidemic

Law enforcement looks for public's help in dealing with the heroin issue.

Law enforcement officials have called heroin an epidemic affecting nearly every Minnesota community. Seven heroin-related deaths over just the last few weeks have caused police and other agencies to ask for the public’s help in dealing with the problem.

No Business Like Snow Business

Stores ready the winter inventory they have left as many brace for winter storm.

Many stores and customers alike are ready to say goodbye to winter but have to say hello to at least one more winter storm.

Duluth City Council Approves Lake Superior Zoo Plans

The council unanimously approves the zoo's renovation plans.

The Duluth City Council took little time for debate in bringing the fifteen million dollar renovation one paw closer to reality.

Math Knight

Students celebrate national pi day with medieval fun

In honor of March 14th being National Pi day, students at Duluth Edison Charter Schools got in on their slice of the action.

Boys and Girls Club Iron Chef Competition

Kids make their own concoctions to try and appease the tastebuds of the judge.

It wasn’t quite green eggs and ham, but it might have been close at the annual Boys and Girls Club Iron Chef Competition in Duluth.

Wisconsin DNR Seeks Public Input on Pipelines

Bringing in more jobs versus potential dangers to the environment were up for for debate in Superior. Enbridge has submitted two proposals for pipelines. The Sandpiper is a new project coming from North Dakota. The other is to replace the existing Line Three from Canada.

Fans Send Esko Off to State

Esko boys basketball team heads to state but they get a sendoff from fans first.

Esko is making its fourth straight appearance in the Minnesota Boys Basketball Tournament and their fans are ready.

Eat Downtown Week

Greater Downtown Council promotes downtown restaurants this week.

Now in its seventh year, Eat Downtown Week promoted by the Greater Downtown Council in Duluth gives many a chance to chow down on something new without breaking the bank..

Max Gets a New Home

Cougar moves permanently to Wildcat Sanctuary as the zoo upgrades its facilities.

As the Lake Superior Zoo continues to upgrade its facilities, it waved a goodbye paw to a familiar face. The zoo is still finalizing plans on a $15 million renovation, but those new ideas won’t include an old cat.

What’s Left-Lives Touched by Suicide

Art exhibit features the works of those who have been affected by suicide.

The American Indian Community Housing Organization hosted What’s Left-Lives Touched by Suicide. The traveling art exhibit features forty-one regional artists, all whose lives have been touched by suicide.

Robotics Regional Day Two

Teams from around the world compete head to head with their robots.

Day two of the Northern Lights and Lake Superior Regional Robotics Competition is in full gear. High school teams from around the world have come to see if their bot has what it takes.

Seeing the Signs of Drug Abuse

Event at Hibbing High School helps parents identify possible drug abuse by children

Hibbing High School hosted a See the Signs event where parents can learn about the signs of possible drug abuse.

Robots Take Over the DECC

Teams from around the world come to Duluth with their robots for competition.

Robots have taken over the DECC, but not the world just yet. They’re here for the Northern Lighs and Lake Superior Regional Robotics competition.

Uncertain Fate for Two Eveleth Buildings

School Board to Hold Public Meeting On Issue Thursday

The Eveleth-Gilbert School District said that two century-old buildings are costing them nearly a million dollars to keep open. Some in the community don’t want this history lesson closed.

Green Party Holds Caucus In Duluth

The Green Party held a caucus in Duluth Tuesday, and those in attendance put their support behind Jill Stein.

Republicans Pack Caucus In Duluth

Streets near the Republican caucus in Duluth were packed. Voters were ready to have their voices heard through the process.

State Talks Sexual Discrimination Against Hibbing High School

Department of Human Rights shared their findings in probable cause case.

In front of nearly 100 parents and members of the Hibbing community, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights shared their findings in issuing a probable cause determination against the Hibbing School District.

GND Rec Center Book Fair

Fair gives free books to kids.

In celebration of I Love to Read Month, the Gary New Duluth Rec Center opened their doors and pages to new books for young readers.

Daddy Daughter Princess Ball

A princess ball gave fathers and daughters memories to cherish.

A night full of memories danced its way into the minds of dads and their daughters in Duluth.

Women’s Boutique Back in Business After Accident

Mainstream Boutique in Cloquet reopens six weeks after truck crashed into it.

After a pickup lost control and slammed into Mainstream Boutique in Cloquet, the store celebrated their reopening.

More Housing Coming to Duluth

State grant helps get $13 million project started.

Officials have named housing as one of the biggest challenges facing Duluth. To address the problem, the city unveiled a future development with 72 housing units.

Northern Lights Express Project Moves Forward

The proposed passenger rail will connect the Twin Ports with the Twin Cities.

The Northern Lights Express project is gaining steam. The proposed high speed intercity passenger rail project will provide four round trips a day between Minneapolis and Duluth.

Duluth and St. Louis County Bring Attention to Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The federal program forgives the debt of public sector employees

Student loan debt has reached more than 1.3 trillion dollars across the country and that number increases every day. Duluth and S. Louis County announced a way to let their employees know about  a possible solution to the growing problem.

Senator Visits Shipyard

Wisconsin Senator Bewley Visits Fraser Shipyards

With the shipping season over, a few ships remain in the Twin Ports for their winter layup.

Mayor Larson Hosts Listening Session In Gary New Duluth

Duluth Mayor Emily Larson hosted her first city hall in the city listening session. It’s where the mayor goes out into a community to hear residents voice their opinions.

Virginia Fountain Restoration

Committee Raising Funds to Restore Fountain

The Olcott Park Fountain Restoration Committee wants to save their historic fountain.

Virginia Seeks Funds to Demolish Old, Abandoned Houses

Virginia’s battle against blight continues as they seek out funds to demolish old dilapidated houses where the conditions are so bad, they can’t be repaired.